The nurse is caring for a client meeting criteria for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) with a suspected infection. What will the nurse anticipate doing within the first 1-hour ? (Select all that apply.)

During treatment of a client who has sepsis-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse will expect that the initial collaborative care will focus on

A client is taking methylphenidate sustained release (Ritalin SR) tablets once daily for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The medication peaks in 4-7 hours and has a duration of 12 hours. At which time should the nurse instruct the client to take the prescribed dose?

Most of what we know about the early history of the Hebrews comes from which source?

Which of the following statements made by the patient would alert the nurse to possible elder abuse or neglect? Select all that apply

A nurse on the burn unit is caring for a patient who has gone into the acute phase of her burn. What would be important for the nurse to monitor the patient for?

A nurse notes that the cardiac output, mean arterial pressure, and pulse pressure are beginning to decrease rapidly in a client being treated for septic shock. What conclusion can the nurse draw from these changes?

A client who suffered burns in a house fire reports a headache and is not consistently oriented to time. Which intervention by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client who was extubated 2 hours ago is becoming increasingly restless. The last vital signs before extubation were pulse 88 beats/min, respirations 18 breaths/min, blood pressure 138/78 mm Hg, and PaCO2 45 mm Hg. Current vital signs include pulse 104 beats/min, respirations 26 breaths/min, blood pressure 140/80mm Hg, and PaCO2 62 mm Hg. The nurse would anticipate which of the following actions?

A patient is admitted to the burn unit with burns of the head, neck, chest, and back following a garage fire. Upon admission to the unit, the nurse auscultates wheezes in the patient’s lungs. One hour later, the wheezes cannot be heard, and lung sounds are decreased. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to